The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Behavioral Health Professionals
2013 Edition, Volume 26
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Greetings!
The Edge, a news scan for Behavioral Health Professionals in Iowa strives to provide a glimpse of new trends, changes on the horizon in the field of substance abuse and problem gambling, and opportunities to increase your knowledge!
We hope you enjoy this edition of The Edge! Please continue to forward it to colleagues you think would be interested!
The Edge is a weekly media scan that is distributed by the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC). If you have articles of value that you'd like to share with others across the state, or feedback regarding the content, format, or method of distribution, please email them to Emily at the address below.
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Substance Abuse:
Noteworthy Articles
and Studies
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Substance abuse in Islamic societies Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent effort to curtail alcohol consumption in Turkey has generated a fair amount of media coverage. But what about widespread substance abuse, including alcohol, in Islamic societies?
Curbing Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking
June 26 is the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Set aside by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987, this day serves as a reminder of the goals agreed to by member states for creating an international society free of drug abuse. It aims to raise awareness of the major problems that illicit drugs present to society and at the same time, remind youths and adults not to make the mistake of experimenting with drugs.
UB to study substance abuse among war vets
Substance abuse among veterans is prevalent, especially among those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Researchers at the University at Buffalo are beginning a new study funded by a $2.3 million federal grant to explore the reasons why.
Use of synthetic psychoactive substance abuse on the rise in Europe
New synthetic psychoactive substances are making their way into Europe where the Internet is becoming a big challenge in the fight against illicit drugs, the continent's drug agency warned Tuesday.
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Problem Gambling: Noteworthy Articles
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Isle of Capri hopes to sell Iowa casino
Kehl Development Corp., a casino operator based in Dubuque, Iowa, is trying to buy Isle of Capri's Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, Iowa, for $51 million.
Community Forum: Problem Gambling - Overcoming the Odds
Americans spend more annually on gambling than movies, recorded music, theme parks, spectator sports and video games combined. When gambling becomes more than entertainment, it's a problem. With the odds stacked a mile high, the fact is for the problem gambler, there is only one possible long-term outcome: losing it all.
Football charity accuses online bookmakers of contributing to a surge in problem gambling
The charity at the forefront of helping professional footballers overcome addictions has accused online bookmakers of contributing to a surge in problem gambling in the game after revealing it now treats more players with betting issues than those abusing alcohol and drugs combined.
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Upcoming Trainings and Materials
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ISAIC Training CalendarTrainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online train |
ISAIC's new page for Professionals includes links to online libraries and databases, open positions in the field, and statewide training calendar. Check back often for updates and submit open positions and upcoming trainings to be posted!
Dr. Mee Lee Presentation: Updated ASAM Criteria In case you missed it -- What's New in the ASAM Criteria.
Presentation: Prevention in Problem Gambling by Williams et al
Prevention of Problem Gambling: A Comprehensive Review of the Evidence and Best Practices.
Motivational Interviewing: Building Clinical Proficiency in Iowa
Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus.
Part I: July 18-19, 2013 from 8:00am -5:00pm
PartII: September 19-20, 2013 from 8:00am -5:00pm
Registration fee is $200 which includes four days of training, IBC CEUs, materials, lunch, afternoon breaks, and Certificate of Completion. You must attend both sessions!
IHELP Workshops (Formally Summer School for Helping Professionals)
July 31-August 2, 2013 The IHELP workshops offer CEU-credit classes for community, agency, and education practitioners working with or interested in helping individuals, groups, families, and organizations. Click here to get the Schedule of Workshops.
6th Annual National Rural Substance Abuse Prevention Conference
August 7-9, 2013, Lancaster, SC. $150 for the three day event, includes breakfasts and working lunches. Buy two registrations and get the third for free.
Prevention of Youth Substance Abuse in Rural Communities is the only national conference that focuses on the unique challenges of prevention from a rural context. The three day annual conference includes nationally recognized keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and optional evening activities. The theme of this year's conference will focus on exploring future trends in prevention, including environmental prevention strategies and use of technology.
Did you miss a NCRG Webinar? You can view archived webinars here.
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